Horizontal (Back and Front).
It consists of supporting the body by the strength of the arms, as shown in [Figs. 27], [28].
Fig. 27
Fig. 28
The Splits.
This must first be practised on a bar reaching not higher than the waist. The feat is to clear the bar as shown in [Fig. 29]. Some amount of confidence will be required for the performance of this exercise, and there must be no hesitation in the matter, or over you will come on your nose. First practise jumping on to the bar, so as to touch with both feet inside the hands; then try outside, and, when you have become accustomed to this movement, you may make your attempt to go clean over. You must be careful to let go with the hands at the proper moment when in position shown in [Fig. 29].
Fig. 29